# Musical Wearable Wearables are being integrated into all aspects of the musical journey. By [Cian Quinlivan-Hopkins](https://www.trendhunter.com/Cian.Hopkins), Senior Vice President of Inside Sales and AI | Published May 14, 2019 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/musical-wearable ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.3/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Musical Wearable trend? **Musical Wearable:** Music is a universal language in our world and music-specific wearable technology opens up new ways for consumers to experience their favorite songs and artists. This shift highlights the fact that wearable technology is changing the way consumers engage with their hobbies, and in turn, opens up new possibilities to enhance those experiences. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 16, 2018 to Feb 2, 2019 - Published: May 14, 2019 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Musical Wearable trend ### Music-Focused Customize Wearables Music-enhancing rings, music-making wearables, and the Soundbrenner Core all showcase a trend of wearable devices for musicians that allow for personalized music experiences. ### Tactile Music Experience Wearables The Avnet Wearable featuring vibration, showcases how wearables can provide concertgoers with immersive musical experiences. ### Connected Athletic Sunglasses IRONPEAK Sport Sunglasses showcases the trend of athletic bone conduction sunglasses to combine eye protection and connectivity. ## What the Musical Wearable trend means for industry ### For Music Technology There is room for disruptive innovation with the emergence of customized wearables for personalizing music experiences. ### For Entertainment Technology The trend of tactile music experience wearables could have significant implications for live performances, concerts and events as it allows users for a more immersive and transformative experience. ### For Athletic Wearable With the emergence of connected athletic sunglasses, there is room for disruptive innovation to merge eye protection and connectivity, such as adding vital monitoring that tracks biometrics. ## Workshop question How could wearable technology change the way consumers experience your product? ## Trend signals for Musical Wearable Trend score 3.3 out of 10, from popularity 51%, activity 40%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 51% - Activity: 40% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Musical Wearable trend 5 featured examples from Jan 16, 2018 to Feb 2, 2019. - [Athletic Bone Conduction Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironpeak): The IRONPEAK Sport Sunglasses are Outfitted with NXT Lenses (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart features, like bone conduction technology, into traditional eyewear products. - [Music-Making Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonicwear-somo): The SonicWear Somo Transforms Motions Into Music and Sound (Category: Tech) Implication: The SonicWear Somo is carving out a distinct niche within the wearable tech industry, creating a new category of wearables focused on music-making and sound control through moveme… - [Music-Enhancing Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oria-enhancia): The Oria 'Enhancia' Ring Transforms Keyboard Playing (Category: Tech) Implication: Companies can develop innovative music equipment and accessories that incorporate digital features for enhanced music creation. - [Musician-Focused Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundbrenner-core): The Soundbrenner Core Packs a Tuner and Decibel Meter in a Smartwatch (Category: Tech) Implication: Further innovation opportunities in creating musician-centric wearables for a variety of musical instruments and styles. - [Music Vibration Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avnet-wearable): The Avnet Wearable Lets Concertgoers Feel the Music Around Them (Category: Tech) Implication: The music industry can benefit from the development of wearables that use vibrations to create more immersive music experiences for concert goers. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)